Full Disclosure with James O'Brien Rupert Everett: “I stuck out like a sore thumb in Hollywood"
Nov 15, 2024
Rupert Everett, a versatile actor, writer, and director, reflects on his remarkable 40-year career in the entertainment industry. He shares his early love for performance, starting from school plays to his breakout role in 'Another Country'. Despite his success in Hollywood, he candidly admits to struggling with self-confidence and societal expectations. Everett also discusses the impact of his childhood and the transformative power of theater, alongside the challenges he faced as an outsider navigating identity and the complexities of his experiences in both film and theater.
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A Long-Awaited Interview
- James O'Brien waited 36 years to interview Rupert Everett, since seeing him in "The Vortex".
- Everett gave O'Brien's friend pink champagne backstage, making O'Brien envious.
Childhood Dreams and Cross-dressing
- As a child, Everett wanted to be Julie Andrews' daughter after seeing "Mary Poppins".
- His family gave him a requested cot but not a doll, tolerating his cross-dressing.
Rugby Match Escapades
- Everett's prep school experience involved cross-dressing as girls with a friend to watch rugby matches.
- Older students chased them, but they found the chase exhilarating, not traumatic.